Category: kesq-local-news

Tori King

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Rancho Mirage Community Park will be shutting down for a month to undergo some updates.

The city of Rancho Mirage released an announcement, saying it will be temporarily closing the tennis courts, basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and practice courts at Rancho Mirage Community Park beginning Monday, July 28th for scheduled court resurfacing. According to the city, the recently renovated pickleball courts will remain open for play during the project.

Rancho Mirage says the closure is expected to last approximately one month while the court surfaces are renewed to enhance overall quality and user experience.

For updates or questions, the city says to please contact Richard Grimaldo at (760) 343-0561 Ext. 534.

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Athena Jreij

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A semi-truck caught on fire on the I-10 Eastbound in Indio Sunday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m. Sunday, CHP and fire crews responded to the truck fire just before Monroe Street.

The fire slowed down traffic for hours as crews put out the flames and cleaned up the mess.

News Channel 3 is working to confirm with authorities if any injuries were sustained in the crash or the cause of the accident and fire.

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Athena Jreij

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The intersection of Highway 111 and Washington street is fully closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. Wednesday July 30th to 5 a.m. Thursday July 31st, as crews continue work on the Highway 111 pavement rehabilitation project. 

All businesses in that area will remain open during the intersection closure.

Detours will be clearly marked and drivers are asked to plan ahead and use alternate routes. 

During the 24 hour closure, crews will work to repair potholes, roads, mediums and to improve landscaping.

For more information on the road closure, head to https://www.laquintaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16422/287?backlist=%2Fbusiness%2Fcity-clerk%2Fstatements-of-economic-interest.

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Timothy Foster

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —  A major celebration of leadership and volunteerism took place this weekend as more than 20 presidents and past presidents from four Coachella Valley women’s service clubs gathered for a special luncheon honoring their contributions.

The event, organized by the Woman’s Club of Indio, brought together leaders from clubs in Indio, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Desert Hot Springs. Together, these organizations represent more than 337 years of continuous community service throughout the region.

The luncheon was held at the Classic Club in Palm Desert and marked the first time these clubs formally joined forces to recognize their collective impact. In total, the women in attendance represented over 3 centuries of leadership and volunteer commitment.

The Woman’s Club of Indio, established in 1912, is the oldest service organization in the Coachella Valley. Last year alone, the club recorded more than 7,500 volunteer hours and awarded over $60,000 in scholarships and community grants.

Other clubs shared similar legacies, with years of service focused on educational support, literacy programs, youth needs, and family assistance. Some members have served their organizations for decades—one for over 50 years.

The event was designed not only to celebrate long-standing service but also to open the door to future collaboration. Club leaders expressed interest in supporting each other’s fundraisers and building stronger networks between their communities.

Organizers hope this luncheon will become an annual or semi-annual tradition. They also emphasized that all clubs are open to new members—both women and men—who want to contribute to their communities through volunteer service.

Each club continues to play a vital role in improving the lives of children, families, and individuals across the Coachella Valley.

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Shay Lawson

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City CEO is asking for community support after unexpected facility damage from a burst pipe and strangling tree roots that left the organization with more than $8,500 in urgent repairs.

Scott Robinson, CEO, said it happened on the first day of summer, with over 100 kids at the club.

“Our big tree decided it was going to eat through the pipes and knocked out our restrooms,” Robinson said. “Fortunately, I have an amazing staff that adapted.”

He said since then, the restrooms have been repaired but that the fights not over yet.

“There’s still about $3,000 more of cement work that needs to happen,” Robinson said.

Despite the challenges, Robinson said the organization continues to provide a safe and enriching space for children.

He said the nonprofit is now reaching out to the public for help to offset the repair costs and ensure the site remains open and operational.

 To donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City

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Shay Lawson

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City CEO is asking for community support after unexpected facility damage from a burst pipe and strangling tree roots that left the organization with more than $8,500 in urgent repairs.

Scott Robinson, CEO, said it happened on the first day of summer, with over 100 kids at the club.

“Our big tree decided it was going to eat through the pipes and knocked out our restrooms,” Robinson said. “Fortunately, I have an amazing staff that adapted.”

He said since then, the restrooms have been repaired but that the fights not over yet.

“There’s still about $3,000 more of cement work that needs to happen,” Robinson said.

Despite the challenges, Robinson said the organization continues to provide a safe and enriching space for children.

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He said the nonprofit is now reaching out to the public for help to offset the repair costs and ensure the site remains open and operational.

To make a donation visit this website: https://bgcccity.org/donate/.

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Tori King

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The PetSmart in Palm Desert hosted a National Adoption Week event, teaming up with local shelters and organizations to help dozens of local animal get adopted.

Some of the adoptable animal came from organizations like the Tender Loving Critters, Coachella Valley Animal Campus, and Animal Samaritans.

National Adoption Week is taking place between July 1st and July 27th. According to PetSmart, every 38 seconds a pet is adopted at a PetSmart store. The adoption week is hosted by PetSmart Charities, in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. You can donate pet food, toys, and treats at the PetSmart location in Palm Desert at 34900 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211, or you can make a donation online.

If you missed out on the adoption event don’t worry, PetSmart also has some animals available for adoption year-round inside store locations.

For more information on PetSmart National Adoption Week, click here.

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Tori King

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The California Highway Patrol Indio Office, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Child Passenger Seat Safety event on Saturday, July 26. 

The event will take place at La Quinta Fire Station 32, located at 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

At the event, residents will have the opportunity to have their car seats inspected and adjusted for no cost to ensure all safety measures are met. 

These services are free to all with a child present. To schedule an appointment, contact CSO Avalos or CSO Foster at (760) 863-8990.

Walk-ins are accepted.

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Cynthia White

UPDATE 7/25/2025 9:40 P.M. – CAL FIRE reports that the fire destroyed an unoccupied single family home. One person was treated at the scene for a minor injury.

Crews expect to stay at the scene for another hour for overhaul/cleanup.

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports that they received a fire call to a home on the 52400 Block of Morgan Avenue in Coachella just before 8:30 p.m. on Friday.

When firefighters arrived, they found the home fully involved with fire.

Additional engines were requested to assist crews.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

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Cynthia White

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education has approved starting the process to appoint a provisional trustee to fill the vacancy in Trustee Area 2.

The vacancy has been in effect since Sylvia Paz, who previously held the position of Trustee Area 2, resigned on June 17.

At its special Board meeting on Tuesday, the CVUSD Board of Education set the application period to start on Friday, and will close acceptance of applications at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Following California state Code and Board Policy, the Board will appoint a qualified person who will serve until the next election for District Board members.

The Board lists the eligibility requirements for applicants as:

Be at least 18 years of age

Be a citizen of the State of California

Reside within the Thermal, California boundaries/within the same Trustee area as the vacated seat (Trustee Area 2)

Be a registered voter

Interviews with qualified applicants will take place in a public meeting, and the CVUSD Board will select the provisional appointee by a majority vote.

Anyone who meets eligibility requirements and is interested may complete a CVUSD Board of Trustees Provisional Appointment Application Form found at cvusd.us, or pick up the form Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CVUSD Superintendent’s office at 87-225 Church Street in Thermal.

Applications can be submitted either in person or via email to edgard.angulo@cvusd.us. For questions about the process or eligibility, contact Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Edgard Angulo at (760) 848-1166.

Provisional Board Appointment Timeline:

July 25 – Application window open

August 7 – Application deadline (by 5:00 p.m.)

July 25 through August 7 – Candidate eligibility with the Registrar of Voters (ongoing)

August 11 – Provide the Board with list of qualified candidates

August 12 – (Special Board Meeting) – Candidates are interviewed

August 14 – (Regular Board Meeting) – Select provisional appointment

Immediately following appointment – New trustee takes Oath of Office and assumes duties

The CVUSD Superintendent and Board of Trustees are encouraging all eligible and passionatecommunity members to consider the opportunity to serve the District.

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